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Trend Watch 2014: Fishtail Hem

9/21/2013

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Maggie Sottero "Larrisa"

Fairy "Tail" Princess

Looking for your own fairy "tail" moment? The fishtail hem is the go-to silhouette for a dramatic and flattering fit. The fitted bodice and nipped-in waist of the gown is flattering to women with a wide variety of different figures and body types.  All the style featured here are available to try on at the Perfect Pear Bridal.  Call 902-370-7327 today to book your appointment and see if this fairy "tail" princess look is for you!
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Maggie Sottero "Stacey"
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Trend Watch 2014: Color

9/14/2013

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Pop of Color!

Not one for white or ivory dresses? Wanting to make a statement and stand out from the crowd?  Why not try a pop of color for you wedding day look!  While everyone tends to stick to the traditional white or ivory we are seeing a trend of pale colored dresses.  This made us interested to find out is there anything behind the color of dress we choose to wear?  Just for fun we did some digging on the internet and this is what we found.

White: White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection. This color of choice for the traditional bride is and will always a staple in bridal fashion.

Ivory: The same thing that is said about a white wedding gown can be said about an ivory one. It is also a very traditional color. However, some believe that ivory is also a symbol of tainted innocence. This is old school thinking and nowadays brides go for ivory because it looks better than white on their skin.

Red: Red may symbolize many things, the positives being love, infatuation, strong emotions, excitement, energy, strength, and passion. Many different types of cultural-based weddings are where red wedding gowns tend to be the most popular. But don’t count out the bride that simply wants to make a statement and stand out from the crowd.

Pink: The color pink represents innocence, a child-like personality, freshness, purity, love, good health, and good life. It can also be worn to show a more flirtatious personality. Pink is normally a color associated with women and their feminine side.

Blue: Blue is obviously associated with the color of water and the sea. It represents calmness and peacefulness. Blue also conveys femininity, life, purity, etc., just as water does. Blue can also symbolize
stability, security and lifelong loyalty.  Blue is also a traditional Irish wedding dress color.

Black: Black is often looked upon as an eerie color—and an odd choice for a bride. But black wedding dresses are here and they are here to stay. Black can also be a color of elegance or class (such as a black-tie only
event, and black evening gowns). Black also represents power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, wealth, mystery, depth, and best of all, sheer style.

Thinking of a color for your wedding day look now?  All these dresses featured in this blog can be found in store at the Perfect Pear Bridal.  Call (902)370-7327 and book an appointment to try one out and see if a pop of color is for you!


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Maggie Sottero "Marianne"
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Trend Watch 2014: Back Details

9/13/2013

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Essense of Australia 1537

Baby's Got Back!

Prepared to put your back into it in 2014!  A huge trend going into 2014 will be detailed backs.  Whether it is bare and over layed in lace, adorned in beautiful back jewelry or covered in jewels on a illusion neckline, the focus on these dresses will be on your back.  Sexy but classy, this look is all business in the front, party in the back!

Fallen in love with one of these dresses?  They can be found at the Perfect Pear Bridal in Charlottetown, so look no further!  Book your Appointment today to try on one of these beauties (902) 370.7327
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Maggie Sottero "Landyn"
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Shop Local: City View Bakery

9/12/2013

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About City View Bakehouse
Prince Edward Island’s City View Bakehouse was created by Jennifer Prinz in 2009 in order to fuel her lifelong passion for baking beautiful things.

A licensed and fully inspected residential bakery, City View Bakehouse bakes to order throughout the week but also has a vibrant little retail location at the Charlottetown Farmers Market, every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. You can always count on finding a great selection of cupcakes, cookies, brownies, cinnamon buns, cake lollipops, and French macarons at City View’s very popular booth.

Is there a particular type of flower that’s significant in your relationship? Put it on your wedding cake. City View Bakehouse specializes in creating delicate gum paste flowers, also known as sugar flowers. They are that special extra touch: each handmade flower is an intricate work of art, molded and dusted to reproduce the original bloom in edible flower paste.


Professional Training
When it comes to wedding cakes, raw talent isn’t quite enough to make you a local superstar like Jennifer has become. She continues to travel all over them continent (and beyond) taking any additional training that she can. Here are some recent highlights:

Toronto: Advanced Sugar Flowers with Ron Ben-Israel. This world-renowned Master Cake Artist is the host of TV show Sweet Genius and is a celebrity in the wedding cake world. He taught Jennifer how to craft delicate
orchids, sweet peas, calla lillies, roses, and peonies out of sugar.

Paris: The French Macaron. In Paris, France, Jennifer mastered the art of making French macarons. There is currently nobody else selling these specialty desserts in Prince Edward Island. While in Paris, Jennifer also took classes in mousse and tarts.

Kitchener: Haute Couture Cakes. This advance course has given Jennifer insight on creating glittery accessories (borrowing inspiration from the fashion industry) to make wedding cakes sparkle. From creating flowing fabric out of fondant to fashioning perfect sugar pearls, this class has given Jennifer the knowledge needed to add some bling to your wedding cake.

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Designer Spotlight: Maggie Sottero

9/11/2013

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Maggie Sottero is one of the most recognized and sought after bridal gown manufacturers in the world. Established in 1997,  

Maggie Sottero redefined couture bridal fashion with its commitment to impeccable styling and incomparable fit at an affordable price. A 2010 DEBI Hall of Fame inductee, Maggie Sottero has been honored to receive numerous additional bridal industry awards including: SIX DEBI AWARDS, NINE DESERT ROSE AWARDS, TWO DIVA AWARDS, THREE DALLAS ROSE AWARDS, THE UK BRIDAL BUYERS AWARD, WEDDING IDEA'S BEST DRESS DESIGNER AWARD, WEDDING IDEA'S BEST BRIDAL MANUFACTURER AWARD, and THE RETAIL BRIDAL WEAR ASSOCIATION AWARD,
as  well as nominations for a host of others.

With design studios in Sydney, Australia, as well as Salt Lake City, Utah, design inspiration is curated from an international landscape, patterned with artistry by seasoned experts and imbued with panache unique to international collaboration. Maggie Brides not only experience  innovative designs, but luxurious fabrics, Swarovski crystals, hand-sewn  embellishments and the renowned, slenderizing fit known simply as the
"Maggie  Magic," the result of meticulous attention to, and scrutiny of, design and  fitting details.

Company Mission
To make dreams a reality for every Maggie Sottero bride by delivering innovative designs, superior quality and best-­in-­class service.

 Fall 2013 Collection
This season, Maggie Sottero says "I Do" to 20's inspired Boho Chic, Vintage 40's Hollywood Glam, Art Deco beadwork and embroidery, and a celebration of color, with gold taking center stage. Brides will find vintage lace in abundance, as well as sheer chiffon, slinky satin, organza and tulle. Necklines will range from bateaus to plunging deep V's, and silhouettes from unconstructed sheaths to full frothy skirts. Fall 2013 is a  fabulous fusion of yesteryear and modernism embracing an updated Cinderella fantasy befitting every beautiful bride.



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Shop Local: Paper Swag

9/10/2013

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Paper Swag

Custom Wedding Stationery


Paper Swag has quickly become known as the "go to" local company for luxury
wedding invitations, stationery & paper accessories.  
Their stationery collections are bursting with the contemporary
sophistication, rustic charm & delicate details you love.
  As a progressive local company, Paper Swag
is built on the passion for what they do, quality products & personalized
customer service.  


Visit their product galleries or book a consultation at www.paperswagpei.com

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Inspirational Fall Wedding Ideas

9/9/2013

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September is one of the best months to get married. Here are a few reasons why you might want to get married in September.
    1. Many of the summer visitors (a.k.a tourists) are gone so you can get reservations at restaurants again.
    2. The weather during the day is ususally gorgeous, although it can get chilly at night.
    3. The bug (a.k.a mosquitos) are mostly gone.
    4. The leaves are just starting to change towards the end of the month.
    5. Venues are more available, but you still need to book well in advance.

Here are some inspirational fall pictures that have caught our eye.   There are so many things you can do with fall colors. 

Here are a few Mood boards.
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Bridesmaids colors
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Flowers for Fall
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Decorations for your Fall Wedding.....
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And Best of ALL...... the Pictures you can capture!
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Fall Wedding Cake ideas
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Happy Wedding Planning!

* All pictures are from Pinterest.



    
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Designer Spotlight: Mikaella

9/7/2013

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The Story of a Canadian Family Owned & Operated Bridal Company...


 Founded in 1937 by Manny Bernstein, Paloma Blanca was first known as Blue
Bird Dress. With its original location in downtown Toronto, Canada on the
popular Spadina Avenue, the company began with a bridal gown and evening wear
division. Manny’s brother Harry Bernstein also worked for the company and
eventually took over the business from his brother. Continuing in the family
tradition of offering unique bridal and evening wear designs and high quality
manufacturing, Harry helped to maintain Blue Bird Dress as a leading design
house in Toronto, making a name for itself across Canada.


In the late 70s, Harry’s two sons Marty and Shimmy Bernstein began working
for the family business.  Working within every area of the company, from
shipping and marketing to sales and design, Harry’s sons envisioned expanding
the business. Eager to spread their wings, Marty and Shimmy worked together to
increase distribution to hundreds of stores throughout the United States. 
This cross-border success ignited a new vision - Blue Bird Dress became Paloma
Blanca and the company soon started to focus exclusively on the creation of
bridal gowns and accessories.


In March 2004 Paloma Blanca unveiled its newest bridal collection, Mikaella
Bridal. Designed to provide the bridal industry with a high quality product at
an attractive price point, Mikaella Bridal is also completely produced in
Canada. Mikaella Bridal embodies the same standards that has earned Paloma
Blanca its reputation and provides today’s bride with modern and fresh
styling.


Today the company continues to be family owned and operated and remains 100%
Canadian made.

Come check out the Mikaella styles we have in store!
To book your appointment today call (902)370-7327
 

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Shop Local: Flower Buds

9/6/2013

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Referred to as "Pei's Friendliest Florist"  Owner and Operators Sandra Walsh
and Vikki Sweeney, along with Mike Robison and Irene Gallant round out the
Flower Power Design Team.  Flower Buds is a local florist located in the heart
of downtown Charlottetown with over 80 years of combined fresh flower
experience in PEI. An award winning team that will take the time to make
your flower delivery special and unique for that certain someone wherever they
may be in PEI!  Check out their Website www.flowerbudspei.com
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    Wedding Day Survival Kit: 30 Things You Should Not Forget

    9/4/2013

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    It's Murphy's Law, if you are prepared for the worst, nothing will happen.  We have comprised a list of 30 items that will help any bride out of any bad situation.  Also what a nice idea for a Bridal Shower gift?? Gather up a bunch of these items and package them in a beautiful bag for her to have on her wedding day.  What better way to say "I got your back girl!"

    Wedding Day Survival Kit:

    1. Compact Mirror
    2. Emery Board
    3. Plackers
    4. Nail Clippers
    5. Paid Relievers
    6. Sunscreen Wipes
    7. Nail polish
    8.Sewing Kit
    9. Cotton Swabs
    10. Static Guard
    11. Kleenex
    12. Lipstick
    13. Hair Elastics
    14. Moleskin Blister Padding
    15. Bobby Pins
    16. Extra Buttons
    17. Band-Aids
    18. Wide tooth Comb
    19. Oil Absorbing Blotter sheets
    20. Double Sided Hair Tape
    21. White Chalk
    22. Deodorant Wipe
    23. Tampons
    24. Tide To Go Pen
    25. Antacid tablets
    26. Hairspray
    27. Powder
    28. Solemates
    29. Breath Mints
    30. Insect Repellant
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